parkin

/ ˈpɑːkɪn /

noun

1. (in Britain and New Zealand) a moist spicy ginger cake usually containing oatmeal

Word History and Origins

Origin of parkin¹

C19: of unknown origin

Example Sentences

Grace Parkin, who lives in Sheffield, has saved enough money for the procedures she wants - a tummy tuck, liposuction and breast uplift - but is going abroad to have them done because it is cheaper.

From BBC

“It’s rare, still, for video games to venture away from generic-looking alien planets, abandoned spaceships or the trenches of past wars as settings for their stories,” said Simon Parkin, author of “Death by Video Game: Tales of Obsession From the Virtual Frontline.”

From New York Times

Even just the selection of an unconventional setting is political, Parkin said: “In an industry that is ruinously preoccupied with making money, we should celebrate any studio that appears to prioritize other, predominantly creative concerns.”

From New York Times

"It would be very nice. There's not many clubs who've achieved that," said assistant manager Steve Parkin after Tuesday's confident 4-1 win over play-off chasing Crawley.

From BBC

That is why Parkinson's number two Parkin and the players were doing their best on Tuesday to contain excitement.

From BBC